A new season begins.

This is the Book of Proverbs, a monster collection of aphorisms and other gems of knowledge culled by Israel's King Solomon and other wise ancients.

Much of the book is aimed at the king's children, but the wisdom is universal.

The opening section is a shot across the bows, a signal of what is to come before the floodgates open. An appetite whetter if you will.

As with the Bible's previous book, the Book of Psalms, there's not much story, but there is plenty or poetry. And, for those in need of wisdom and advice, there is also plenty to learn.